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time-tested ability

[/taɪm ˈtɛstɪd əˈbɪləti/]
noun phrasepl: time-tested abilities
capacidade comprovada pelo tempo
1. A skill or talent that has been proven effective through long experience and repeated successful application over an extended period
His time-tested ability to negotiate complex deals made him invaluable to the company.
A sua capacidade comprovada pelo tempo em negociar acordos complexos o tornava inestimável para a empresa.
2. A demonstrated competence that has withstood the test of time and shown consistent reliability
The team relied on the coach's time-tested ability to develop young talent.
O time confiava na capacidade consagrada pelo tempo do treinador de desenvolver jovens talentos.
Synonyms
proven abilityestablished skilltried-and-true competencetime-honored talentwell-tested expertise
Antonyms
unproven abilityuntested skillexperimental competencenovice ability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade comprovada pelo tempo; habilidade testada
Commonly used in professional and business contexts
Portugal
capacidade consolidada; competência provada ao longo do tempo
More formal usage in academic and professional settings
São Paulo
habilidade comprovada; capacidade já testada
Direct and pragmatic usage in business environments

Related Idioms & Phrases

tried and tested
stand the test of time
time will tell
proven track record
battle-hardened skill
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